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V765 FSM

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,528 mi
Last recorded98,528 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV765 FSM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2013 98,528 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 98,528 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 94,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 94,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 84,545 miles

steering rack has slight leak

Fail 1 Nov 2011 84,403 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

steering rack has slight leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 78,270 miles

Slight corrosion front & rear brake pipes, rear suspension subframe & fuel filler assembly. Slight perishing rear suspension trailing arm bushes. Offside rear tyre at 2mm. Offside front suspension balljoint gaiter split.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 78,247 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight corrosion front & rear brake pipes, rear suspension subframe & fuel filler assembly. Slight perishing rear suspension trailing arm bushes. Offside rear tyre at 2mm. Offside front suspension balljoint gaiter split.

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 73,892 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Slight wear nearside front antiroll link. Slight corrosion front & rear brake pipes - waxed. Slight perishing rear suspension bushes. Slight corrosion fuel filler/breather assembly. Offside rear tyre at 2.5mm.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 73,892 miles

Slight wear nearside front antiroll link. Slight corrosion front & rear brake pipes - waxed. Slight perishing rear suspension bushes. Slight corrosion fuel filler/breather assembly. Offside rear tyre at 2.5mm.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 70,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion general brake pipes, fuel filler and breather pipes.

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 70,519 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion general brake pipes, fuel filler and breather pipes.

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 67,523 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre 2mm. Slight corrosion fuel filler & breather pipes. Slight perishing rear suspension bushes.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 67,523 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2mm. Slight corrosion fuel filler & breather pipes. Slight perishing rear suspension bushes.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 62,885 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 51,893 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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V765 FSM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2000 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 90,238 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V765 FSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V765 FSM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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